Both teams released their first "real" injury reports today prior to Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, and the Panthers' list is significantly shorter than it was last week. Only three players are listed on Carolina's injured list, and all three are hopeful they will suit up on Sunday.
Especially Thomas Davis, who told Panthers Insider Mike Craft that he is "ready to go" this Sunday.
Jared Allen and Mike Tolbert complete the injury report, and both are expected to play against Denver.
Panthers
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
Allen, Jared | DE | Foot | LP | - | - | - |
Davis, Thomas | LB | Forearm | FP | - | - | - |
Tolbert, Mike | FB | Knee | FP | - | - | - |
The Broncos, on the other hand, have ten guys listed, including key defensive players DeMarcus Ware, Chris Harris Jr. and T.J. Ward. Peyton Manning is also listed on the report, but that's to be expected given the season he's endured. Another name to monitor is Owen Daniels, who scored Denver's two touchdowns in the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. If he's unable to suit up (as unlikely as that sounds) it could be a huge benefit for Carolina.
Broncos
Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
Daniels, Owen | TE | Knee | FP | - | - | - |
Davis, Todd | ILB | Shoulder | FP | - | - | - |
Harris Jr, Chris | CB | Shoulder | FP | - | - | - |
Manning, Peyton | QB | Foot | FP | - | - | - |
Marshall, Brandon | ILB | Ankle | FP | - | - | - |
Mathis, Evan | OG | Ankle | FP | - | - | - |
Stewart, Darian | S | Knee | LP | - | - | - |
Vasquez, Louis | OG | Knee | LP | - | - | - |
Ward, T.J. | S | Ankle | LP | - | - | - |
Ware, DeMarcus | OLB | Knee/Back | FP | - | - | - |
Practice Status
DNP = Did not participate in practice
LP = Limited Participation in Practice - Less than 100% of a player's normal repetitions
FP = Full Participation - 100% of a player's normal repetitions
Out = Player will not play
(-) = Not Listed = No practice status available
Game Status
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = 25% chance a player will play
Questionable = 50% chance a player will play
Probable = 75% chance a player will play
(-) = Not Listed - No game status available